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Now Or Later

Showing at: Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs

Box Office: 020 7565 5000

Age: General

Genre: Play

Sub Genre: Play (Drama)

Election night in the US, and things are looking rosy for the Democratic Party. Holed up in a hotel watching the results flood in are the likely President-elect, his wife, advisors and 20-year old son John Jnr. Every speech, interview and photocall has been carefully controlled and meticulously orchestrated, all leading up to this big night.

At the same time controversial photos of John Jnr are gathering momentum on the internet. While his father's advisors work against the clock on damage limitation, it is up to father and son to try and reach an agreement.

Christopher Shinn's searching new play examines religion, freedom of expression and personal responsibility. His previous plays include Dying City, Four, Where Do We Live and Other People.

For more information about Now Or Later read the Big Interview with Matthew Marsh.

Performance Details

  • previews from: 03 Sep 2008
  • opening night: 11 Sep 2008
  • closing: 18 Oct 2008

show times: Mon-Sat 19:30 (11 Sep 19:00), Mats (from 13 Sep) Sats & 9, 16 Oct 15:30

ticket prices: £10-£25

Assisted Performances

captioned performance: By STAGETEXT on Tue 14 Oct at 19:30, tickets £12 T: 020 7565 5013 E: gemmafrayne@royalcourttheatre.com

audio described performance: By VocalEyes on Sat 4 Oct at 15:30, tickets £12 T: 020 7565 5013 E: gemmafrayne@royalcourttheatre.com

cast: Matthew Marsh, Domhnall Gleeson, Adam James, Eddie Redmayne, Nancy Crane, Pamela Nomvete

author: Christopher Shinn

director: Dominic Cooke

sound: Ian Dickinson

lighting designer: Jon Clark

designer: Hildegard Bechtler

producer: Royal Court

map: View Map

address: Sloane Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8AS

nearest tube: Sloane Square (next to theatre)

nearest bus: 11, 19, 22, 137, 319, 360, C1

parking: Set down point outside entrance. On-street parking after 6.30pm.

air conditioned: Yes

Assisted Performance Booking Information

Access Booking: Tel: 020 7565 5000/5013 Fax: 020 7565 5145

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

discounts: £10 tickets for companions.

limited mobility: Row K and M11 and 12 in Stalls have the most leg room.

access description: 3 steps up through main doors from street, or level access through entrance down right-hand side of theatre through easy-open doors. Lift to all levels of both auditoria on the right, inside the alternative entrance. Box Office facing main entrance with accessible counter (75cm high) for wheelchair users. Lift is fitted with a voice commentary. From the foyer there are 20 steps down to Stalls, 18 up to Circle (3 steps between rows), 64 to Jerwood Theatre Upstairs. Stairs have handrails with raised metal studs indicating which floor you are approaching.

hearing impaired: Induction loop in Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. Infra-red system (20 headsets) in both theatres. Collect headsets from Box Office.

guide dogs policy: 4 guide and hearing dogs are welcome. Please inform the theatre in advance to arrange an aisle seat or someone to look after your dog in the Box Office or cloakroom if preferred.

wheelchairs: Jerwood Theatre Downstairs: 3 spaces in the centre of row J and 2 at either end of row K in Stalls. Unless you are seated at J11/12 your companion can sit next to you. 1 space in Circle (row D). K11 and 12 in the stalls are available for transfer seating. Jerwood Theatre Upstairs: 2 spaces for wheelchair users – the position changes depending on the production. Please book wheelchair spaces at least 24 hours in advance. Venue is suitable for scooters, but phone beforehand.

toilets: Level access to men’s and women’s toilets on café level.

disabled toilets: Adapted toilets immediately outside the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs and immediately outside the stalls and circle of the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.

legroom: Access guides available from the Box Office and website. Large print programmes and braille cast lists available on the day of assisted performances. Touch tours available o request.

bars: Bars at Stalls and Circle level (moveable seats and tables). Access to bar and food area is by a separate platform lift. Drinks in plastic cups can be brought into auditorium. Menu available in large print on request.

Eddie Redmayne stars in new play Now Or Later at the Royal Court theatre (photo: Keith Pattison)

Eddie Redmayne stars in Now Or Later

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